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This blog has moved to a new location! You can now find it at www.la-story.com.
I haven't left Fashiontribes.com. I am still part of the staff. It was to streamline the blogs.
Why the move?
So you can find it easier and the pages will load faster.
There's a ton of new podcasts and features waiting to go up. So check out the new location and let me know what you think!
Stevie Wilson
¡BAJA! COOKING ON THE EDGE By Deborah M. Schneider
“the reigning queen of San Diego chefs.” – Bon Appétit
Photographs by Maren Caruso
Winner of the 2006 IACP Award for Best Photography for CHOCOLATE OBSESSION
If you have been to Rubios, Baja Fresh or actually been to Baja Mexico, there's nothing like an authentic BAJA style taco. It's a taste that is rarely duplicated here in the US and typically not well-- till now when you have Deb Schneider giving you the step by step hints, tips and ingredients to put together not only the most killer tacos but the most incredible recipes for an amazing BAJA style menu.
YUM is all I can say. It made me want to COOK-- and trust me that's no easy feat these day.
She covers categories like:
This book includes the secret sauce for those amazing fish tacos, terrific salsa recipes and tons more things that are EASILY prepared.
Available at Amazon.com
All I can say is YUMMY!! I love Baja style cooking!
Want a taste test? Here's a pretty easy to do recipe for a cheese-cake like flan that's to die for.
Cream Cheese Flan with Orange Sage Honey
Traditional flan is a heavy combination of sweetened condensed milk, eggs, and runny caramel. I much prefer this version, which despite the name is more like a light delicious cheesecake. The finished, chilled flans will pop right out of nonstick muffin pans or a soft silicone mold, or you can bake and serve in 6-ounce porcelain ramekins. Sara Polczynski developed the basic recipe, which I have adapted.
Makes 10 individual flans.
Orange Honey Syrup
1⁄2 cup mesquite honey or other dark honey (see note below)
1 fresh sage leaf
1 large orange
Flan
1 pound cream cheese
7 large eggs
2 cups sweetened condensed milk
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Fresh berries or peaches (optional)
Make the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the honey and sage. Remove long strips of zest from the orange with a vegetable peeler and add to the honey (reserve the rest of the orange for another use). Place over medium-low heat until warm. Let steep, off the heat, for several hours or overnight. Remove and discard the zest and sage.
Make the flan: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Set 10 (6-ounce) straight-sided soufflé dishes in a roasting pan just large enough to hold them.
In a blender, combine the cream cheese, eggs, condensed milk, milk, and vanilla; process until very smooth. Divide the mixture evenly among the dishes.
Pour hot water into the roasting pan until it comes halfway up the sides of the dishes.
Bake the flans for 40 to 50 minutes, or until they are no longer liquid, feel barely firm in the center, and jiggle only slightly when moved. Remove from the water bath, cool, and chill.
If you wish to turn out the flans, hold a dessert plate firmly over each mold and quickly turn upside down. Drizzle the tops with the honey and garnish with the fruit.
Note: The flan may be baked in one large dish, instead of individually. Increase the baking time to 1 1⁄2 hours. Agave syrup (available at health food stores) may be substituted for the honey. The syrup is agave sap boiled down to a honey-like consistency, with a unique, gently herby flavor.
Recipe from ¡BAJA! COOKING ON THE EDGE By Deborah M. Schneider, photographs by Maren Caruso (Rodale; June 2006).
Stevie Wilson
Freedom Writers is the story of Erin Gruwell, a high school teacher in Long Beach, California, who encouraged her class of "at-risk" students to overcome the gangs that divided them and the educational system that failed them. She encouraged them to tell their stories in their own words via journals. The journals the students wrote ultimately became the book The Freedom Writers Diary.
The film features an outstanding cast of young actors, many of whom grew up surrounded by gang violence and were able to draw upon their own experiences on the street to portray Gruwell’s students with gritty authenticity. The movie also stars Oscar winner Hilary Swank and Grey's Anatomy Mc Dreamy, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn (Training Day) and Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix). This DVD is from Paramount Home Entertainment and can be found on Amazon and all major DVD retailers.
The FREEDOM WRITERS DVD includes feature-length commentary with director/writer Richard LaGravenese and Hilary Swank, deleted scenes, “Making ‘A Dream’”, “Freedom Writers Family”, “Freedom Writers: The Story Behind The Story” and a photo gallery.
Erin Gruwell
Want to learn more about Freedom Writers? Check out these other spots on the web:
http://www.myspace.com/freedomwritersmovie
Photo courtesy of the Freedom Writers Foundation.
Check out my personal take on this movie and it's presentation as it has played with the parents, teachers and students at the "hypothetical" school in Long Beach, Calif on which Freedom Writers is based. This was posted on Mediabistro's FishbowlLA Blog.
A couple of things to note: there is busing of students across the entire Long Beach Unified School District. A student can CHOOSE which school they go to-- either local or distant-- in the district. This "hypothetical" high school is in the upper income area of the city which has both low income areas, a diverse population of Asians, Latinos, and African Americans who live in all areas of this third largest city in the state of California. While these students were feeling marginalized at that time, the entire Southern California region was feeling marginalized and fractionalized because of the riots that hit many areas -including Long Beach-- quite hard. While everyone needed to take a step back and reassess their personal situation as well as the one in the population in general, please don't accept the idea that this woman was the ONLY teacher in the entire district of 5 high schools of 4 thousand plus students at each school to reach out to their students. To do so would be to show disrespect to some amazing teachers at ALL the schools across the Southern California region-- not just Long Beach.
Stevie Wilson
Yes my darlings, it's that time of year again. Now that the award shows are pretty much over (though I know I owe you about 4-5 more podcasts and at least 6 blogs on Oscars. YES, I know I am late but I promise that I will get them done.)
We now have LAFW upon us. While you have seen all the hoopla from London, Milan, Paris and NYC.. nothing quite compares with LAFW-- for sure insanity because who else would put think about putting a tee shirt line down the catwalk-- not once but THREE times. Sigh..... We shall save that rant for another blog because it was a real doozy of one about 6 AM (and if you know me, you know I really am up at that time.)
We have much to share and we will bring you the most succinct coverage on a blog set up just for the FW coverage courtesy of our beloved editor in chief who listens to us bitch, whine and moan, the ever patient, Lesley Scott whom we love and adore and toast with a couple of cocktails (or three or four).
Anyway, please enjoy this theatrical interlude before we immerse you in the lunacy of LAFW, Oscar wrap ups and realize that we my darlings are going to stop taking life so darn seriously. After what we saw pre LAFW in the hoopla of brands participating and then vanishing from the schedule of LAFW and the rollercoaster ride of not knowing if we are going to be allowed into LAFW because of the cuts made by IMG and Smashbox to the space--well, we are in serious need of levity.. but then I digress.
We need a vacation!! We need to go to Kauai or Key West or someplace WARM with lots of tall icy glasses tinkling with ice and sporting charming little umbrellas or cute little swizzle sticks done as flamingos and us wearing as little as possible in the way of swimwear.
So sit back and share with us this respite of filmatic composition that should be nominated for best short film for the next Oscars. If they want to redo it, I will audition for the part of the little girl.
Look for a sassier, less serious take on life and more serious about things that are important-- like chocolate, great drinks, adorable charming men, and fabulous clothing--as well as that perfect___________ (you fill in the blank with your item of choice-- be it fashion, beauty, food, beverage, cinematic or audiofile/phile). Thank you to the "Goodbye to the Normals" because we are normal no longer- not that we were in the first place.
"Unknown” might be as unfamiliar a title to you as it was to me. Originally released on November 1st, 2006 theatrically, it largely went unnoticed in limited release, but it’s worth a look the next time you’re searching for a DVD rental at your local Blockbuster.
It is a taut psychological thriller about five men who wake up to find themselves locked in a warehouse with no memory of who they are or why they are there. They quickly deduce that at least two of them are innocent kidnap victims—which means that the others would be the hostages. But who is on what team? It soon becomes a race against time to figure out who is a “bad guy” and who is a “good guy” as they work to escape their situation.
Take one part “Memento” (this flick features a supporting performance by Joe Pantoliano), a dash of “Identity” and a touch of “The Usual Suspects” and you have a pretty engrossing tale. Also starring Jim Caviezel (“The Passion of the Christ”), Barry Pepper (“Saving Private Ryan”), Greg Kinnear (“Little Miss Sunshine”) and Jeremy Sisto (“Six Feet Under”) all giving solid performances—although Caviezel and Pepper stand out as two men not knowing who to trust—but deciding to trust each other, regardless of which team they were originally on. For the most part, the 85 minute long film is tense and gripping. It does have a tendency to drag in some spots—but the audience is working as hard as the characters to figure out who the “bad guys” are. Throw in a couple of neat reversals (and perhaps one plot twist too many) and you have a nifty jigsaw puzzle of a mystery.
I’d give it 3 out of 5 stars—definitely worth renting. Along with an intriguing set-up, solid performances and twisty plot, the movie is a nice tribute to what can be done with a small budget (only $3.7 million) and a smart idea.
Stella Louise
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The GOOD SHEPARD is more than good, actually—it’s great!
Not to be confused with “The Good German” starring George Clooney and Cate Blanchett--who played Brad Pitt’s wife in “Babel” while Brad Pitt’s real-life partner, Angelina Jolie plays Matt Damon’s wife in “The Good Shepherd.” And of course, Matt and George and Brad are currently filming “Ocean’s Thirteen” with Steven Soderbergh who directed “The Good German.” And Matt is also currently appearing in “The Departed” with Leonardo DiCaprio, who was originally cast to play the lead in “The Good Shepherd.” Hollywood is amazingly incestuous, isn’t it? ( Can you keep that all straight and repeat it fast without stopping three times in a row?)
“The Good Shepherd” features an amazing cast—Matt Damon, William Hurt, Alec Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Billy Crudup, Angelina Jolie, John Turturro, Joe Pesci, Timothy Hutton—the list goes on and on. As does the movie, clocking in at two hours and forty-eight minutes. And that’s WITHOUT the seventy-seven previews they typically run beforehand. Make sure you hit the bathroom before the movie starts and skip the super-sized soda. The movie is long, but is an entirely engrossing look at the birth of the C.I.A.—as told through the story of one of its operatives.
It is a story of trust and secrets, loyalty and betrayal, real lies and created truths. Centered around the failed Bay of Pigs operation in 1961, the film spirals back to 1939 and traces the beginnings of the Agency through Edward Wilson’s (Matt Damon) induction into this clandestine lifestyle, intermittently flashing forward to unravel the mystery of how the covert operation to overthrow Fidel Castro was breached. The attention to detail—from the clean-cut, horn-rimmed look Damon sports, to the dank, cavernous hallways and fluorescent lighting gives a great sense of verisimilitude. The process of deconstructing a fuzzy piece of film footage and audiotape to obtain clues that will locate the internal leak is painstaking and precise—even before the advent of widespread computer technology.
Matt Damon does an excellent job at portraying Wilson—a Poetry student at Yale, who was invited into the secret Skull and Bones society and eventually recruited for the O.S.S.—the precursor to the C.I.A. Interestingly enough, this trajectory is similar to a well-known political figure—former President George Bush (father of our current President) who headed the agency in the mid 70s. Wilson is depicted as a patriot and true believer who dedicates his entire life to “protecting” America—but who loses his soul, and his family, in the process. His taciturn and discreet manner make him an excellent agent—but inspire frustration in his wife Margaret (Angelina Jolie) and fear in his son Edward Jr. (Eddie Redmayne).
In fact, fear is a running theme in the film—the paranoia that escalated into the Cold War between the USA and the USSR created the C.I.A. And in the post 9/11 era, the very same fear continues to feed and sustain its existence. The fear and betrayal portrayed in “The Good Shepherd,” however, is not as much between the USA (a.k.a. “The Good Guys”) and the USSR (“The Bad Guys”) but internally within the agency. Wilson learns early on that no one is to be trusted—no one can be trusted. How ironic that among all his colleagues and cohorts, who ultimately double-cross or disappoint, the only man true to his word is his KGB adversary—known as “Ulysses.”
It’s not surprising that this film had an epic, “Godfather”-like feel to me—it was meticulously directed by Robert De Niro, and featured Francis Ford Coppola as one of the producers. Adding to the film’s esteemed pedigree, the screenplay is by Eric Roth, who also wrote “Forrest Gump,” “Munich,” “Ali” and “The Horse Whisperer.” With only two weeks until the end of the year, the studios are unleashing Oscar-worthy films upon us—and “The Good Shepherd” certainly holds its own in this crowd. A captivating look at life undercover.
Stella Louise
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It’s easy to get derailed from your regular fitness routine during the stressful, time-crunched, commitment-overload holiday season. Who has time to hit the gym for an hour four or five days a week when you have gifts to buy, gifts to wrap, places to go, people to see, trees to decorate, etc. You must prioritize if you want to make it through the holiday season without having a nervous breakdown; for many women, prioritizing means putting their fitness routine on the back burner in an effort to save sanity. The problem is, these reasonable and sane women risk entering the New Year in their fat-day pants. No, it’s not a thrilling thought to start the New Year with a new layer of body fat.
The solution is not to ditch your workout all together but rather find a more time-efficient, effective workout that you can realistically squeeze into the holiday madness. Even the busiest of busy can fit a 30-minute “stay at home” workout into their schedule three days a week. The trick to making the workout effective (and not just time-efficient) is to incorporate a mix of exercise training techniques that can increase EPOC (excess post exercise oxygen consumption) which amplifies the “after-burn”, stimulates the mitochondria within muscle cells to burn more fat, burns lots of calories and increases lean muscle mass to elevate the resting metabolic rate.
In the workout routine outlined in The Fitter, Firmer, Faster Program: Get a Killer Body without Killing Yourself (HCI Books, December 2006) the following nine exercise techniques are used to burn three times more fat than aerobic exercise and to help you get your best body in the least amount of time----without ever leaving your house! Incorporate these training tips into your exercise routine and you’ll be entering the New Year in your skinny jeans.
Ivy Larson is an American College of Sports Medicine certified health fitness instructor and the co-author of The Gold Coast Cure (HCI Books, May 2005) and The Fitter, Firmer, Faster Program (HCI Books, December 2006), which she wrote with her husband, Andrew Larson, M.D. You can visit Ivy and Dr. Larson at their website at www.goldcoastcure.com
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Podcast with new author and deputy editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine, Lauren Lipton about her new book. Not your typical chick-lit book, it's something different and has more thought and substance yet is fun to read too.
MP3 File
Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction and being able to transform that "truth" into fiction a la writing a book, is something to be applauded and something I have to investigate. Little did I know that colleague and friend, Lauren Lipton would be the subject of a pitch from a PR firm about her book, "It's About Your Husband" from WARNER BOOKS.
What's great about Lauren is that she's always been a girly girl. C'mon, if you had to slot her into a Fashion-tribe, she would be a combo between the Downtown Doll and the Global Chic with a distinct pinch of Fancy Flirt in her. Want to know some of her inside tips --which is what her heroine in the book learns about (the hard way, no less)? Lipton shares them with you on her website with the " City Girl Secrets"
Lauren Lipton-- Uh ? here, girlfriend. I so LOVE those shoes. Please pass on the store where you got them and the brand please? I love them.
Check out this podcast because you hear about how Lauren created this book-- because it's much more than just a chick lit book. Not only does Lauren tell you some tidbits about the book, she also gives you suggestions if you are a writer in the wings. If you are looking for the shove to get started or the kick in the derriere to get it finished, Lipton offers you some tips on how to get started and how to get it done!
If you are looking for a chance to meet and talk to Lipton, you are in luck. She's in LA (actually Newport Beach, one of the places where I work) for a reading and signing. Check out the list below and see if there's a spot near you! There are more Personal Appearances being scheduled, so it's not like she's gone for good.
Saturday, November 4 at 7 p.m.
Reading/signing
Barnes & Noble
Fashion Island Mall
401 Newport Center Drive
Suite A215
Newport Beach, California 92660
(949) 718-0109
Tuesday, November 7 at 7 p.m.
Reading/signing
Barnes & Noble
Astor Place
4 Astor Place
New York, New York 10003
(212) 420-1322
Saturday, November 11 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Appearance/signing
The Hickory Stick Bookshop
2 Green Hill Road
Washingon Depot, Connecticut 06794
(860) 868-0525
Wednesday, December 13
Private book club appearance, Alexandria, Va.
Friday, February 9, 2007, time TBA
Reading/signing
The Writer's Voice
West Side YMCA
5 W 63rd St
New York, New York 10023
(212) 875-4100
Think of this podcast as the best of what I want LA Story to be-- a sharing of what makes creative people tick. Are they different from you and me? Not really, you just have to put yourself out there! It's about knowing you can do. As Lauren says, if you have the beginning and the ending already in mind, you can create the journey and connect all the dots. It's about sticking with the program and plugging away at it.
Want to learn more about this book and Lauren Lipton? Check out her website at www.laurenlipton.com
My thanks to Lauren who despite serious jet lag spoke to me EARLY on Thurs 11/2 to do this podcast. (I hope you had serious caffeine infusion). If there's one thing that I know (besides, fashion, beauty and how to make a good drink but that's another blog and podcast now isn't it).. it's a great book. Go buy this one! Buy 2--because you must have a girlfriend, sister, cousin, daughter that would love to read it too! Available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Borders and all the other bookstores out there. Just ask for "It's About Your Husband" by Lauren Lipton. Or order it online through her website.
Stevie Wilson
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Do you have kids? Do you know someone who does? Do you have nieces, nephews or friends who have children? Then this book might be just the ticket for parents and anyone else who wants to give an interesting--and unusual gift -- for holiday time or just as a special "something"
Was Beethoven a punk? ( as in punk rock type of dude)
What's the connection between dogs and rockets?
Why do we smile?
What kind of number is emirp?
Don't know the answers ? Read Pick Me Up for these answers and more!
"I defy kids--and adults--not to pick it up." -Entertainment Weekly
PICK ME UP is an uber cool book that kids will actually READ (really!) with topics that include Beethoven to Bangali, dinosaurs to aerodynamics. Geared for ages 10 and up, the book explains the world through smart, fun and witty writing and a modern presentation-- making it an easy read. It's a reference book plus so much more and is more like the "un-encyclopedia" for the GEN -I.. (internet generation). Full of 411 about history, science, nature, geography and culture, along with a healthy dose of pop culture, it provides a book that will amuse and even educate while they are reading. Think of it as the modern day version of a one person Trivial Pursuit if you will. It's inspired and presented a la video games and internet so it definitely will "reach" your teen/tween with its approach in this multi-media world. It integrates nicely in helping them go to their search engine to learn even more.
Check out Pick Me Up's Mini-site to learn more!
http://kiddk.com/static/html/pickmeup/
Visit PICK ME UP on Myspace.com: http://www.myspace.com/stuffyouneedtoknow
Find this book on Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com
PICK ME UP (October 2006, DK Publishing, $29.99,
YOU might want to read it too
Stevie Wilson
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The trick with juggling all my Emmy stuff was that NYFW came right after so it got pushed back. Not only do I have a slew of Emmy reports but I have several interviews with "name brand" musicians, fashion designers plus some new cutting edge musicians in both eclectic rock and also the "blues" category. We haven't forgotten thet fashion quotient either with reports from reporters out in the field at Macys Passport!!
So hang on!! We just are dropping the October Fashiontribes.com Magazines .. so go read and then come back!
Stevie
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Ode to my iPod
So you might be thinking—what does a $200 piece of fad technology have to do with living simply? Plenty. Let me tell you why.
I am a gym rat. Yoga three times a week. Cardio and weights three times a week. When I get on that elliptical fitness trainer to sweat for an hour, I need more motivation than being able to squeeze into my designer jeans to carry me through. I need music!
Before my iPod, I had a portable CD player. Relatively big and bulky to my nano, which is the size of a credit card. I made up about twenty mixed CDs, which I rotated. You’d be surprised how quickly twenty CDs get old. So you have big, bulky, portable CD player, twenty CDs, case to hold CDs, CD burner, CD cleaner, batteries for CD player… See? Not so simple.
With my iPod, you can create playlists using iTunes—no more burning CDs, no more storing CDs! Simple. Or at least simpler. I have developed a new passion for creating workout playlists. It’s actually an art form in my mind. Remember the days of the mixed tape? This is so much better.
Sure you can pick out a dozen or so songs that you like and create a nice motivating rhythm for your workout. But I like to take it one step further. I create my playlists using “themes”—a basic idea or concept that ties all the songs together. For example, instead of “One Hit Wonders” (which would actually be a great theme for a playlist!), I have a playlist called “One Word Wonders.” All the song titles are one word. Like “Change” by Lisa Stansfield, “Breathe” by Anna Nalick, “Bitch” by Meredith Brooks and “Panama” by Van Halen. I have another playlist with the theme of “Time” with songs like “All this Time” by Sting, “The Waiting” by Tom Petty, “One Week” by Bare-Naked Ladies and “Better Days” by the Goo Goo Dolls.
I recently created a playlist with an L.A. theme with songs like “California Love” by 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre, “Hollywood” by Madonna, “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” by Good Charlotte and “The Entertainer” by Billy Joel. The possibilities are endless to use your creativity to make a playlist that’s sure to keep your blood pumping through a tough workout—or even just keep you going through a tough day. And what could be simpler than that?
Stella Louise
It's time for a coffee -break and this time it's for FREE!!!On June 27, the motion picture The Devil Wears Prada is covering the coffee bills for office employees across the country so they can enjoy a free coffee beverage, between 2:00-4:00pm, at a specially selected cafés or markets in their area. In recognition of overworked assistants everywhere, The Devil Wears Prada declares it National Coffee Break Day.
Coffee loving employees; Java loving working stiffs and Joe lovin' workers in major metro areas like Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle and Washington, D.C. are invited to participate in this one-of-a-kind event--free coffee from 2-4 PM on 6/30. To locate the nearest participating coffeehouse/café, log on to http://www.devilwearspradamovie.com.
In The Devil Wears Prada, no one needs a break more than assistant Andy Sachs (played by Anne Hathaway). A small-town girl in her first job out of college, Andy is trying to navigate a world she’s only glimpsed in print – while surviving her impossibly demanding new boss. The film stars Academy Award® winner Meryl Streep as the boss-from-hell – Miranda Priestly. The film is released by Twentieh Century Fox on June 30.
These motion pictures are produced or acquired by the following units of Fox Film Entertainment: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Fox Atomic, and Twentieth Century Fox Animation.
Here is a list of participating retailers
ATLANTA
Joe’s East Atlanta Coffee Shop
510 Flat Shoals Ave.
Java Vino
579 N. Highland Ave.
Javito
581 Edgewood Ave.
Caffe Lisette
3489 Ste D Chamblee Tucker Rd
Gold Star Café and Bakery
903 Peachtree Street
BOSTON
Capital Coffee House
122 Bowdoin St
Boston Coffee Exchange
101 Arch St
99 Lobby Shoppe
99 High St.
CHICAGO
Caffe Baci
231 S. La Salle St.
Caffe Baci
332 S. Michigan Ave.
Capra’s
46 S. Clark Street
Caffe Baci
225 W. Wacker
LOS ANGELES
Infuzion Café
1149 3rd St #100
Normandie Coffee
9201 Sunset Blvd.
Juddi’s Deli
433 N Bedford Dr.
California Coffee Seletto
434 N. Camden Dr.
Coffee Zinio
1731 Westwood Blvd
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
8793 Roberston Blvd. @ Beverly
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
233 S. Beverly Dr.
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
7915 Sunset Blvd. @ Hayworth
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
829 Wilshire Blvd. @ 9th
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
8735 Santa Monica Blvd.
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
18 S. Fair Oaks
NEW YORK
Cafe Duke
1450 Broadway Ground Floor
The Grand Café
230 Park Ave.
Café Express
348 7th Ave
Toasties at Union Square
25 Union Square West
Headline News
250 Broadway
Headline News
770 Broadway
Headline News
111 8th Ave
Benvenuto Caffe
950 Broadway
Klatch
9-11 Maiden Lane
Kudo Beans
49 ½ 1st Ave
SAN FRANCISCO
Caffe Amici
155 Montgomery St.
Fida’s
350 California St.
Diller’s
348 Pine Street
Max’s Market
555 California Street
Tasili Café
345 Spear Street Suite 123
SEATTLE
Ellen’s Coffee Company
1201 3rd Ave
Midtown Espresso
2133A 5th Ave
Ancient Grounds
1220 1st Ave
Espresso Caffe Dior
725 Pike St.
Espresso by Design
511 Mead St.
WASHINGTON, DC
Cornerstone Café
1501 M St NW
Mochaberry
1700 N Moore St.
Sip of Seattle
1120 G St NW
Larry’s Cookies
800 K Street NW
June Coffee
225 Reanekers Ln. Ste. GR1
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If you aren't a subscriber to the BUDGET FASHIONISTA NEWSLETTER, where have you been?? You should be! It's a hot topic on how to be fashionable and get the best bargains while not putting a huge dent in the plastic card in your wallet.
Kathryn Finney has written a book, How To Be a Budget Fashionista: The Ultimate Guide to Looking Fabulous for Less.
Available at Amazon.com and in bookstores in June
Review
“Kathryn Finney’s tips help real women everywhere be their own stylists. A fun read that inspires you to shop smart!”
–Lloyd Boston, style contributor for NBC’s Today show, author of Before You Put That On“Whether you’re used to splurging at Saks or bargain hunting at T.J. Maxx, Kathryn Finney’s book is chock-full of indispensable advice for getting the best deals on the stuff you want.”
–Alison Deyette and Jennifer Davidson, co-founders of Stylebakery.com“With Kathryn Finney’s savvy tips and sage advice tucked snugly under her discount Prada belt, any budding fashionista can give Paris Hilton a good run for her money.”
–Leah Feldon, author of Dress Like a Million
According to Kathryn Finney (shown above),
In early 2003, we created a blog called "The Budget Fashionista", with the goal of helping the world (and myself) be fabulous for less. I've become an expert on issues like shopping, fashion trends, blogging, fashion advice for REAL women, and the use of Jedi mind tricks to reduce credit card interest rates. The popularity of my blog led to a book (How to Be a Budget Fashionista), which led to television (NBC's Today Show, Fox, CNN, and numerous family movies), which will hopefully lead to a fashionable but debt-free life.
Finney will be making personal appearances across the country, telling you how to be fabulous for MUCH less!
New York, Hartford, Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, Washington, DC throughout the month of June.
This is one cool book that is a MUST HAVE for every fashionista in training- particularly those who don't like paying the price tags that they see in department stores or want to maximize their fashion dollars. I even learned a few things and I certainly needed to know how to UNSHRINK a cashmere sweater!!
Thanks Kathryn for the tips!!
GET the book.. you won't be sorry!
That's the LA Budget Fashionista Story
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